2018 Dodge Durango Specs & Changes

Dodge Durango has generally been a three-row SUV with a more attitude than many of the family haulers with seven seats. Their styling is aggressive while its V-8 engine provides plenty of power and solid acceleration. What consumers also get should they opt for the all-wheel drive and low range gearing is a strong off-road capability. Aside from that, this model can pull like a champ and also contains remarkably spacious third row. However, the next version of this model will again redefine what performance SUV indicates with the new 2018 Dodge Durango driven with the Hemi V-8 engine.

NEW FOR 2018:

Dodge hasn’t exposed what changes new Durango can host for the 2018 model year in its mainstream edition but it isn’t so crucial when we understand that new SRT edition with powerful Hemi V-8 engine will be available. Therefore, let’s see what this high-performance edition is offering in more details.

2018 DODGE DURANGO: PERFORMANCE

The star of the 2018 Dodge Durango is, of course, a naturally aspirated 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 engine which can also be found under the hood of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and SRT versions of Dodge Charger and Challenger. With this engine under its hood, the new Durango can problem its rivals with nearly 500 hp. More precisely, this animal can produce 475 hp at 6,000 rpm while the max torque of 470 lb-ft will soon be available at 4, 300 rpm.

With this engine, Durango SRT can set an 8-speed automatic transmission which sends power to all four wheels. The result of this combo is 0-60 mph time of just 4.4 seconds although it will soon be capable of reaching the quarter mile in 12.9 seconds. On the other hand, this great combination can allow the max towing capacity of 8, 600 pounds compared to the current limit of 7, 200 pounds.

With this particular power hardware, the Durango SRT may also get firmer suspension and great Brembo brakes. Put to that particular maybe not significantly less than seven operating modes: Track, Snow, Tow, Valet, Eco, Road and Sport.

2018 DODGE DURANGO: STYLING

At your fingertips with the mighty power hardware, the new SRT version of 2018 Dodge Durango may also have more extreme design rendering it stands from others. In order of providing its powerful engine with maximum functioning conditions, the Durango SRT will feature special cooling procedures that will also affect its styling. Â The hood of this model includes air outlets which provide it more muscular look. As well as that, the SRT edition can have a large bumper air intake, unique blacked-out grille and between them additional slit-like air inlet. Â What will also enhance its appearance are black wheels, flared fenders, LED headlights, side skirts and unique bumper with 4-inch exhaust outlets.

INTERIOR:

Inside the cabin, the SRT may also get unique treatment. The dash can contain stitched decorations and there is likewise an 8.4-inch touchscreen with high-version Uconnect features, sports steering wheel with paddle shifters, unique tool cell, etc. The interior will also feature suede-treated headliner and pillars while there is likewise leather seats.Â As an solution, carbon fibre and Laguna leather trim will soon be available.

SAFETY:

With all performance and luxuries at disposal, this unique edition may also get an array of safety features. It will present adaptive cruise get a grip on, blind-spot monitoring, ahead collision caution, rear cross-traffic, etc.

2018 DODGE DURANGO: ARRIVAL, PRICE

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT can introduction at the next Chicago Auto Show. The production begins this summer and it will soon be available in the last quarter of this year. The price, factual statements about fuel economy and more about different versions will soon be identified shortly following its debut.